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1. Fort Myers Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Anne’s Beach, Islamorada ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Atlantic Beach

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4. De Soto National Memorial Park (Bradenton)

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5. Davis Island Dog Beach (Tampa)

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6. Honeymoon Island State Park Dog Beach (Dunedin)

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7. Flagler Beach

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8. Fort Lauderdale

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9. Hollywood

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10. Canova Beach Park (Indialantic)

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11. Walton Rocks Dog Beach (Jensen Beach)

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12. Jupiter

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13. Hobie Island Beach Park (Key Biscayne)

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14. Clarence S. Higgs Memorial Beach Park (Key West)

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15. Haulover Beach Park (Miami Beach)

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16. Smyrna Dunes Park (New Smyrna Beach)

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17. Dog Beach at Pier Park (Panama City)

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18. Bayview Dog Park and Beach (Pensacola)

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19. Lighthouse Point Park (Ponce Inlet)

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20. Gulfside Beach (aka Algiers Beach) (Sanibel)

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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21. Fort De Soto Park (Tierra Verde)

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22. Brohard Paw Park (Venice)

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23. Vero Beach Dog Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Encompassing 1,350 miles of coastline on the Atlantic coast, the Gulf of Mexico, and many barrier islands, Florida is beach heaven.
  • Almost every part of the state has at least a piece of beach where dogs are allowed, although on many they must be on a leash.
  • Some beaches have a fenced area where dogs can run, and there are also some magnificent beaches where dogs can splash and roam off leash with their owners and truly enjoy freedom.

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